Schumacher backs Mercedes to turn corner after dismal recent run

Michael Schumacher is convinced good times with Mercedes are still around the corner as he has not lost faith in the team.

Schumacher endured yet more bad luck this season in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, with the seven-times champion forced to retire as the DRS that aids overtaking was frozen in the open position.

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It was the fifth time in seven races this year Schumacher has retired, suffering mechanical issues in three others, whilst he was also involved in an early accident in Spain.

Schumacher is currently languishing in 18th in the championship, with just two points to his name, whilst in contrast team-mate Nico Rosberg is fifth and 21 points behind leader Lewis Hamilton.

A philosophical Schumacher said on his personal website: 'I want to emphasise again Formula One cars are prototype vehicles and hundreds of components are made especially for them.

'For me, it's completely understandable that things can go wrong from time to time.

'Of course it was a disappointing outcome in Montreal, but I won't lose my nerve or faith in the team.

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'I still believe we will achieve something special together with Mercedes.'

Despite his woes, Schumacher believes nothing will come of finger pointing, adding: 'There is no reason to blame anyone - unfortunate circumstances like these are part of motor racing.

'Indeed, I'm certain it's even tougher for the guys in the team.

'That's why I sat down with my race engineers immediately after my retirement to discuss how we should approach the time before the next race and to make sure we stay in close contact over the coming days.

'Perhaps the only small advantage from the situation was that I managed to beat the traffic to get to the airport.

'I had already planned to fly back to my family as soon as possible after the race, so at least I was able to get away from the circuit just before the chequered flag was waved.'